The Antenna, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-547-5644, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Frontgrade Technologies Inc.. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-547-5644 |
| Primary Part Number | AV408 |
| Item Name | Antenna |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | WHIP SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Mounting Method | COUPLING NUT |
| Radiation Pattern | OMNIDIRECTIONAL SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| AV408 PRIMARY | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AV408 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Cobham Exeter, Inc. |
NSN 5985-01-547-5644 is a Antenna, manufactured by Frontgrade Technologies Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-547-5644 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: AV408 (Frontgrade Technologies Inc.).
Key specifications for AV408: Design Type: WHIP SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT; Mounting Method: COUPLING NUT; Radiation Pattern: OMNIDIRECTIONAL SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT; Special Features: FM ANTENNA SYSTEM, WHIP, 30-88MHZ MHz. 3 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5985-01-547-5644 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.